A Bath care home run by Cedar Care staged a special event for residents and invited others from homes within the group.
Meeting the Mayor of Bath at the event
Winfield Lodge at Weston Park staged a classic car show in the grounds on Friday, 13th June, and there was live music from entertainer Johnny Smith, along with a buffet and home-made cakes.
The new Mayor of Bath, Councillor Professor Bharat Pankhania, was invited to meet the residents.
Winfield Lodge manager Stavros Ladopoulos said the event aimed to raise awareness that people with dementia can still enjoy quality of life. The home has 48 bedrooms, including 11 rooms for residents who require dementia residential care.
Cars on show included a VW Beetle, Corvette, BMW, MG, Porsche 911, Mercedes and NSU.
Residents came along from other Cedar Care homes in and around the city, namely The Orangery at Englishcombe Lane, Cedar Park at Oldfield Park, Culverhayes at Twerton, Larkhall Springs in Larkhall, St Teresa’s at Corston and Somerhill near Malmesbury.
Visitors from Ivybank House at Entry Hill in Bath were also welcomed.
Mr Ladopoulos said the feedback on the event from residents, families, healthcare professionals, the mayor and senior management had been “absolutely incredible”.
He said: “Everyone enjoyed their day and commented that uniting residents from other care homes was something new and refreshing for everyone.
“They felt the essence of community and had a great time with the food, live music, car show and the good atmosphere.
The residents were honoured to welcome the Mayor of Bath to their home.
His presence made a lasting impact on them, and he made sure to greet and spend time with many of them.
“It was a truly enjoyable day for all,” said Mr Ladopoulos.
